PHOENIX (3TV / CBS 5) – More security could come in downtown Phoenix. The Phoenix Police are planning to install more cameras on the streets. The department looks ahead to the 2023 Super Bowl and hopes it can get the city of Phoenix to approve its proposal to share and redesign the safety in the heart of downtown. Local business owners say this would provide additional protection in a populated area. (Source: 3TV / CBS 5) Local business owners say this would provide additional protection in a populated area. “We’re going to have 20,000 people down here tonight alone,” said Jeff Carlberg, owner of IL BOSCO Pizza. Downtown Phoenix is an area that people flock to for great food, events, shows, and even just to hang out. “There are events down here every week,” said Carlberg. The project would add cameras from Jackson Street to Interstate 10 and between Seventh Street and Seventh Avenue. IL BOSCO Pizza is located in this area. “As a business owner, I’m in. It just makes a lot of sense,” said Carlberg. The Phoenix Police Department drafted a proposal to be presented to the city council. The department plans to replace 33 cameras and add 15 more. According to the proposal report, of the originally 60 cameras installed, only about 25 remain in different operating states. “It would be nice to have some sort of appeal,” said Carlberg. Carlberg has his own cameras for his business, but believes that having additional cameras scattered across the city center would help contain crime. “This is another step to find someone or come out and say, ‘Hey, do you recognize this person? Did you see that person? ‘”Said Carlberg. The additional security comes at a high price. The first phase is expected to cost about $ 600,000 while the entire project is expected to cost about $ 1.6 million. Carlberg said this could be of great help to companies that don’t have cameras. “I think it’s priceless,” said Carlberg. The department plans to replace 33 cameras and add 15 more. (Source: 3TV / CBS 5) The proposal will be discussed during a meeting of the Public Safety Subcommittee on Wednesday. If approved, it will be put to the city council for a vote.
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